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Responsible for the safe overall running of the LSU Video Game Society, and making sure nothing catastrophically messes up.

The main point of contact for liaison with LSU. Chair must be able to converse with union staff regularly and willingly, e.g. via e-mail and in person with the Student Executive Officer.

Must be free to attend meetings organised by the Societies Executive Officer relating to both how all societies are run (Societies' Forum) and the Chairs Council, which are held periodically throughout both semesters.

A ‘front person’ for the club, able to promote the clubs’ interests in outside circles e.g other Universities and companies.

Responsible for calling and chairing regular Committee meetings.

To provide resources and support to other Committee members in pursuit of their respective roles. e.g. potentially covering absent member's roles.

To guide the society as a whole and to maintain ‘overall vision’ and is therefore ultimately responsible for the publicity to promote society interests.

When things go wrong the Chair must be able to resolve a wide variety of matters swiftly and professionally, e.g. choose the most practical way forward.

The Chair must create an environment where they are the ‘chief server’ - i.e. the person who makes it possible for everyone else to do his or her job, the Chair provides the backup and the support.

To ensure the well-being of other committee members and to ensure that committee roles do not affect their personal lives negatively.

To create an environment of learning within the committee, and to actively encourage independent thinking among committee members.

To share responsibility in writing and preparing grant applications with the Treasurer, and ensuring all committee sign off on applications.

During LAN

Expected to coordinate tasks in the time leading up to a LAN such as resource booking, activity planning and technical preparation.

Responsible for the general smooth running of LANs including resolving disputes and aiding attendees with important problems.

Responsible for ensuring accurate Risk Assessments are done for all club activities and passed to LSU Society Administrator for checking. Responsible for ensuring all members read and sign Risk Assessments relevant to specific activities.

To work with the Chair in writing up applications for Student Union Awards.

To assist the Chair in contacting external persons/organisations.

To assist with event organisation when deemed necessary.

To be prepared to take the place of the Chair at meetings organised by the Societies Executive Officer if required.

For being in charge of coordinating stash orders working with the Treasurer when necessary.

LAN Responsibilities

Responsible for door security.

To organise committee rota and ensure it is followed.

To organise seat bookings.

Expected to share responsibility with the Secretary for manning the sign-in desk during required times.

Responsible for managing claims and statements put through the eXpense 365 app. Authorisation of spending to be confirmed with the Chair.

To share responsibility in writing and preparing grant applications with the Chair, and ensuring all committee sign off on applications.

The Treasurer is required to prepare accounts (Red Book) to be made available to the Societies Administrator upon request. LSU Video Game Society accounts must be handed to the Societies Administrator, for checking at the end of the Society Treasurer’s year of office. All Account Books must also be handed into the Union at the end of the academic year along with all chequebooks, paying in books and other relevant documents.

To communicate with the chair on financial matters and keep the committee in the loop on any issues or changes to the system.

Expected to act as 'Quartermaster' of the society - audit and keep track of society possessions, updating the asset list and updating the Societies Administrator with those lists.

To document all transactions made by the society. (Red book and expenses on the Drive.)

Has a duty of care towards the society funds, ie making sure that Not Money is never left unattended

LAN Responsibilities

Responsible for the society cash box during the event i.e. ensuring on duty committee have it.

Expected to keep track of money in the tuck shop.

Responsible for the food order.

Execute role as quartermaster by ensuring all society equipment is successfully returned to storage after the event.

Responsible for organising events such as educational talks, regular socials, and other social activities that involve as many members as possible. This involves planning the event, liaising with the Media and Publicity Officer to publicise it and then ensuring that the event runs smoothly.

To liaise with the Secretary to ensure full Risk Assessments are done for all trips and related activities.

To organise transport to and from events, working with the Treasurer to establish budgets.

To organise weekly Steak Nights when necessary (ie informing Amber Rooms of when our steak nights will and won't be during term time).

Responsible for communicating SocSport events to members and gathering interest where possible.